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Piaseckl Helicopter
Hovering over the Sea, This Navy Helicopter Could Rescue a Boatload of Men
Five men climb a 40-foot rope ladder to show how large groups might be saved from life rafts, sinking ships,
or forest fires. This craft can carry eight passengers and a crew of two. Its twin rotors, mounted at either end,
provide powerful lift and help balance the ship (page 265).
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